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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The social media landscape thrives on separation, making it harder for students to maintain focus amid a flood of emotionally charged content. Black students, many of whom already face barriers to academic success, report additional strain from online interactions. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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Why Financial Literacy is the Bedrock of Student Success

Timely MD

Yet, one critical skill is often overlookedfinancial literacy. For students navigating newfound independence, financial understanding can mean the difference between thriving in college and struggling to stay afloat. Financial literacy is more than knowing what a credit card is or how interest rates work.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. The shift was not merely about numbers but about creating environments where all students could thrive.

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

Nationwide, millions of students have the options of seeking certifications, improving workforce training, experiencing dual enrollment, completing a two-year associate’s degree, saving money doing general coursework before transferring to a four-year college or university, or, in some cases, even completing a bachelor’s degree.

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Three Strategies to Support K-12 Students with Their Mental Health Challenges

EAB

Despite these constraints, we have identified three opportunities district leaders can take now with their current resources to address the student mental health crisis more effectively. Invest in universal screening to identify anxiety and depression symptoms. Why You Should Implement Universal Screening. July 27, 2022.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

While the campus mental health crisis for students of all ages and demographics is gaining a growing amount of attention from educators, government leaders, and clinicians, it was an issue long before COVID acted as an accelerant.

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Is it cute or creepy: Media’s normalization of stalking behavior

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Media literacy can help the community collectively gain a better understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Reaching out to a resource like the Counseling Center , JHSAP , or University Health Services can help you reframe your thinking and facilitate healthier behaviors. . How Do We Cha llenge These Harmful Behaviors ? .